Following Release of Climate Report, Congressman David Trone Hosts A Discussion on Confronting the Climate Crisis with Chairwoman Kathy Castor and Environmental Leaders
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July 16th, 2020
Contact: Hannah Muldavin, Hannah.Muldavin@mail.house.gov
Following Release of Climate Report, Congressman David Trone Hosts A Discussion on Confronting the Climate Crisis with Chairwoman Kathy Castor and Environmental Leaders
GAITHERSBURG – Today, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) hosted “A Discussion on Confronting the Climate Crisis” with Chairwoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
This conversation comes after the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive congressional action plan to solve the climate crisis. The full report can be found here.
“Climate change is the issue of our time, threatening every aspect of our lives,” said Congressman David Trone. “This emergency demands thoughtful and innovative action to help protect the environment and save lives. Today we heard directly from the experts about what actions the federal government must take to combat the threat of climate change. I’d like to thank Chairwoman Kathy Castor and our distinguished panel for providing much-needed insight on this important issue.”
A replay of the webinar can be found here.
Trone has also held webinars on LGBTQ+ justice and equality, volunteerism, small business and nonprofit resources, how to safeguard yourself from COVID-19 scams, and mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Participants in the conversation included:
- Congresswoman Kathy Castor – Representative from Florida’s 14st Congressional District, Chairwoman of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
- Josh Tulkin – Director, Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club
- Ramon Palencia-Calvo – Deputy Director, Maryland League of Conservation Voters
- Kerene Tayloe – Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Congressman David Trone was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2018 to serve the 6th District of Maryland, which includes all or part of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett Counties. Trone serves on the Education and Labor, Foreign Affairs, and Joint Economic Committees, where he is fighting to make progress on issues that matter to Marylanders, including the opioid epidemic, criminal justice reform, and funding for medical research.
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